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Nudge
Nudge
Phill Agnew

Ever noticed how the smallest changes can have the biggest impact? On Nudge, you'll learn simple evidence-backed tips to help you kick... more

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Episodes

This is why your boss makes bad hires

Tesco is the largest UK employer. They conduct almost 1 million interviews a year, yet I think they might be... more

23 Sep 2024 · 19 minutes
The trade secrets con men don't reveal

Fraudsters use four common tactics to con you. These tactics have been proven to work in scientific labs, adopted by... more

16 Sep 2024 · 43 minutes
How Messi Used Psychology to Become Great

There’s a strange ritual Messi does at the start of every game that helps make him great. This ritual also... more

09 Sep 2024 · 26 minutes
This Harvard Professor Studies Our Weird Rituals

Whether clinking a glass with a friend, blowing on a cake, touching wood for good luck or tapping the plane... more

02 Sep 2024 · 31 minutes
How I persuaded 8 influencers to promote Nudge

I didn’t pay them. I didn’t force them. I didn’t even try to persuade them. No, to convince these 8... more

26 Aug 2024 · 20 minutes
21 Psyc-Tips to Increase Sales (with Nick Kolenda)

I interviewed a (former) mind reader. He still reads minds today, but not for gimmicks. Instead, he uses his powers... more

19 Aug 2024 · 25 minutes
Can Charles Duhigg Make Me Popular?

The bestselling author of The Power of Habits and Supercommunicators shared his top communication advice. Today, on Nudge, I tested... more

12 Aug 2024 · 41 minutes
What happens when AI can persuade humans?

Facebook has developed AI that’s smart enough to manipulate and persuade humans. Political spinsters have used it to persuade voters.... more

05 Aug 2024 · 25 minutes
7 cognitive biases that might ruin your life

What do Maradona’s Hand of God and Martin Luther King’s “I Have A Dream” have in common? Both might be... more

29 Jul 2024 · 28 minutes
The lying psychologist who fooled the world

He lied to his students, his friends, and his family. He fabricated data in 57 separate studies. He publicised racist... more

22 Jul 2024 · 30 minutes
Rory Sutherland on Drink Driving, Five Guys and the Tube Map

In today’s episode of Nudge, Rory Sutherland explains how to Sell a £500 hoover Make a flight delay pleasurable  Improve the London Tube... more

15 Jul 2024 · 26 minutes
How to give an election winning speech

What do election winners have in common? What makes a speech more persuasive? Are there tactics that every politician follows?... more

08 Jul 2024 · 25 minutes
“It’s the mistake EVERY business makes” Rory Sutherland

In today’s episode of Nudge, Rory Sutherland explains: The reason behind Brexit  How doormen were undervalued  What bees teach us about creativity  The problem... more

01 Jul 2024 · 34 minutes
How adverts use psychology to win you over

In the 5 years I’ve spent creating this show, I’ve learnt a lot about advertising. Today, I share six evidence-based... more

24 Jun 2024 · 16 minutes
How to win any argument (according to a neuroscientist)

I guarantee that the words you use to win arguments are ineffective. I don’t think you’re a lousy persuader, I... more

17 Jun 2024 · 22 minutes
10 psychological tactics to write better emails

I’ve tested 100s of psychological tactics on my email subscribers. Today, I reveal the 10 tactics that actually work.  Join the... more

10 Jun 2024 · 21 minutes
How 22,000 were persuaded to clean sewage

This is surely the most persuasive message on earth? It made 22,000 Brits agreed to 1,000 hours of community service,... more

03 Jun 2024 · 25 minutes
The persuasive power of profanity

Warning. This episode contains explicit language.  In 2018, KFC told the world they FCK’d up. Today on Nudge, Professor Moore shares... more

27 May 2024 · 25 minutes
The speech that put a man on the moon

It seems inevitable to us now that someone would eventually land on the moon. But back in 1962 that wasn’t... more

20 May 2024 · 26 minutes
“Don’t be fooled by this sales trick” Chris Voss

Chris Voss, the FBI’s former chief hostage and kidnapping negotiator, shares how to succeed in any negotiation. Chris’s newsletter: https://www.blackswanltd.com/the-edge Chris’s book:... more

13 May 2024 · 27 minutes
FBI hostage negotiator shares his worst mistakes

Chris Voss, former chief hostage and kidnapping negotiator for the FBI, shares the worst negotiation mistakes you can make.  Chris’s newsletter:... more

06 May 2024 · 25 minutes
10 pricing tips from 10 pricing experts

In the 5 years I’ve run Nudge, I’ve interviewed 10 experts on pricing. These aren’t run-of-the-mill LinkedIn gurus. They’re peer-reviewed... more

29 Apr 2024 · 17 minutes
“It's How McDonald’s Make Men Binge” Rory Sutherland

In today’s episode of Nudge, Rory Sutherland explains: When to tell smokers to quit smoking  How to double McDonald’s orders  Ways to make... more

22 Apr 2024 · 32 minutes
6 scientifically-proven persuasion techniques

I’ve spent 200 hours interviewing persuasion experts. Today, I share the persuasion tactics that actually work.  Join the free Science of... more

15 Apr 2024 · 18 minutes
The overlooked secret to better writing

I wish I had followed Prof Todd Rodgers’ advice earlier.  Writing for Busy Readers book: https://writingforbusyreaders.com/ Sign up for the Nudge Newsletter:... more

08 Apr 2024 · 21 minutes
Can knowing more make you enjoy less?

I used to love football, but nowadays I’m indifferent towards it. Today on Nudge, Professor Sarah Moore explains why.  Sign up... more

01 Apr 2024 · 24 minutes
Why Amazon paid staff $5k to quit

In today’s episode of Nudge, Uri Gneezy explains why Amazon paid staff $5,000 to quit, how he got Singapore taxi... more

25 Mar 2024 · 29 minutes
The £500 million marketing mistake

In 1991, CEO of one of the UK’s largest high street brands lost £500m in value overnight. He almost caused... more

18 Mar 2024 · 19 minutes
The hidden (sexual) symbolism in the McDonald's logo

Is there a hidden sexual symbolism behind the famous golden arches? Yes (apparently). I laughed at this, thinking it was... more

11 Mar 2024 · 22 minutes
Why these irrational prices actually work

Every year $342 billion is spent on bottled water. And yet, for many of those customers a safer version, that... more

04 Mar 2024 · 23 minutes
Life lessons from a world-leading neuroscientist

Today, a world-leading neuroscientist explains everything wrong in my life. She details why marriages fail, if cleaning can be fun,... more

26 Feb 2024 · 36 minutes
Do you have unethical amnesia?

In 2016 Amnesty international revealed how Microsoft, Volkswagen, and Samsung used suppliers with links to child labour. In 2017 BBC’s Panorama... more

19 Feb 2024 · 31 minutes
The hypnotising effect of Valentine’s day

Special days like Valentine’s day have an interesting effect on us. In ancient Roman times they inspired men to whip... more

12 Feb 2024 · 25 minutes
How to create an irresistible offer (that’s proven to sell)

Learn the 7 scientifically-proven tips which are certified to improve your offer, and create a promotion that’s “too good to... more

05 Feb 2024 · 25 minutes
What makes a song popular?

What do Bieber, Lorde, Cézanne, Monet, Nudge Podcast, and Rock Around The Clock have in common? They all became much... more

30 Jan 2024 · 23 minutes
I have two big announcements

Grab your copy of Wallet-Opening Words here: https://www.walletopeningwords.com/ Support me as I go full-time:  Follow me on LinkedIn  Join the newsletter Subscribe on YouTube  Leave... more

29 Jan 2024 · 7 minutes
Should I share all my secrets?

Sharing secrets shouldn’t be frowned upon. Being open, transparent, and candid can work in your favour. Today I’m speaking to... more

22 Jan 2024 · 26 minutes
Is mass hysteria more common than you think?

In the middle ages hundreds of thousands of Europeans danced themselves to exhaustion. Some danced for weeks on end, many... more

15 Jan 2024 · 25 minutes
This advice will make you more persuasive

On today’s episode of Nudge, I learnt something that genuinely surprised me.  Persuasive people aren’t born persuasive.  They’re not persuasive because of... more

08 Jan 2024 · 29 minutes
How Sainsbury’s and Adobe nudge customers

Adobe increased retention by 8% simply by changing the way they asked a question. Sainsbury’s added a behavioural science principle to... more

02 Jan 2024 · 24 minutes
The best of Nudge in 2023

I’ve spent over 50 hours this year talking to psychology experts in 2023. In today’s show, I share the 6 best... more

26 Dec 2023 · 25 minutes
10 lessons from the #1 marketing podcasters

I sat down with fellow chart-topping marketing podcaster Jon Evans to record 10 lessons marketing lessons every marketer should know.  Sign... more

18 Dec 2023 · 1 hour, 3 minutes
MAAATE: The most polarising ad of the year

This campaign was praised by Piers Morgan, yet lamented by Jordan Peterson. It was championed by Caitlin Moran, yet condemned by... more

11 Dec 2023 · 24 minutes
Six proven principles to persuade anyone

In 2021, the NHS sent a text message to every single Brit. This wasn’t a normal text. It was jam-packed... more

04 Dec 2023 · 26 minutes
“Voter” vs. “Vote”: How one letter changed elections

There’s an incredibly simple way to make your message more persuasive. In fact, it’s as simple as changing a letter.... more

28 Nov 2023 · 29 minutes
This podcast has 1,231,705 plays (learn why that’s important)

Nudge has 1,231,705 plays. I haven’t mentioned this before, and that’s a mistake. Not sharing how many have listened has... more

20 Nov 2023 · 24 minutes
Why telling someone what to do won't work

If I tell you to "listen to this podcast!", you'll be less likely to listen. We only act if we... more

13 Nov 2023 · 22 minutes
How incentives work (and why most backfire)

Ever wondered why the houses are so thin in Amsterdam? Or why there are boarded up windows in London? Or... more

06 Nov 2023 · 28 minutes
The hidden impact of the words you use (feat Dr Jonah Berger)

Today’s guest shares how to make people 50% more likely to agree to your request. How to make children 33%... more

30 Oct 2023 · 26 minutes
Why too much choice is a bad thing

In the early 2000s Head and Shoulders, the anti-dandruff shampoo product, sold 26 variations of their shampoo. The thinking was,... more

23 Oct 2023 · 24 minutes
How to manipulate the masses

Can governments manipulate their citizens? Can everyday people be convinced to munch on insects? Are humans akin to wild hogs?... more

16 Oct 2023 · 33 minutes
Why your accountant won’t get a tattoo

Your accountant (probably) doesn’t have a tattoo. This isn’t because they’re scared of needles or because they’re uncool losers. It’s... more

09 Oct 2023 · 26 minutes
Feed Swap: Seth Godin’s Secrets to Launching a New Business

In this bonus episode of Nudge, I've feed swapped with Louis Grenier and his brilliant podcast Everyone Hates Marketers. Today,... more

06 Oct 2023 · 53 minutes
He reviewed 74 marketing science papers so you don’t have to

My guest today has read over 1,200 pages of marketing research papers and summarised this knowledge into 3 practical marketing... more

02 Oct 2023 · 22 minutes
Why powerful people dress differently

In 2010, Lady Gaga wore a dress made of raw beef cuts at the Video Music Awards. Why? Well, it turns out... more

25 Sep 2023 · 22 minutes
7 Marketing Lessons from HubSpot’s CMO Kipp Bodnar

Today’s guest is HubSpot CMO Kipp Bodnar. He’s helped HubSpot grow from a $10 million company to a $1.7 billion... more

18 Sep 2023 · 24 minutes
Do brainstorms actually work?

Today I interviewed one of the world’s leading social psychologists, Professor Sheena Iyengar, to ask her … am I the... more

11 Sep 2023 · 30 minutes
Why ads that rhyme stand the test of time

There’s an ad that’s stuck in my mind for over a decade. It’s annoying, poorly written, and nonsensical, yet millions... more

04 Sep 2023 · 27 minutes
I didn't want to publish this episode

I didn’t want to make this episode. But I felt I had to. Listen to Nina Mazar teach me why... more

28 Aug 2023 · 37 minutes
Does subliminal advertising work?

WARNING: It has come to my attention that this program may contain subliminal advertising which could potentially impact the decision-making... more

21 Aug 2023 · 20 minutes
The secret psychology behind movie trailers

There's a winning formula that turns any trailer into a blockbuster smash hit. Today, I reveal what it is.  I’ve spent... more

14 Aug 2023 · 35 minutes
Emergency Pod: Harvard Fake Data Scandal

News has come out that has shocked the world of behavioural science. Francesco Gino, a top professor at Harvard University, one... more

07 Aug 2023 · 36 minutes
Feel free to ignore this episode

When Whitney Wolfe launched Bumble she put up official looking signs outside lecture theatres at universities saying “NO ACCESS TO... more

31 Jul 2023 · 25 minutes
Winston Churchill: Lessons for modern day leaders

How did Winston Churchill become so influential? What propelled him into the limelight? What made people idolise him?  Realistically, there are... more

24 Jul 2023 · 34 minutes
Listen to exactly 17 minutes and 42 seconds of this episode

This episode is about 24 minutes in length. But I only want you to listen to just 17 minutes and 42... more

17 Jul 2023 · 24 minutes
The nudge behind this $200k side hustle

Today’s guest, Jay Clouse, used one simple nudge to grow a $200,000 side hustle. This same nudge helped launch some... more

10 Jul 2023 · 26 minutes
Today’s guest is Ri_h_rd Sh_tto_

Does obscuring the letters of my guest’s name make this podcast more popular? Does asking a question in an ad... more

03 Jul 2023 · 20 minutes
Elizabeth Holmes: How she deceived the world (part two)

Elizabeth Holmes deceived the world. By lying repeatedly over her 15-year career, she raised $1 billion in funding and became... more

26 Jun 2023 · 38 minutes
There’s a problem with the world’s most famous nudge

There’s a simple trick governments use to dramatically change the behaviour of their population. It’s been known to keep kids... more

19 Jun 2023 · 32 minutes
Elizabeth Holmes: The psychology of a liar (part one)

Most of us have heard that Elizabeth Holmes is a pathological liar. How she coned investors out of billions. But... more

12 Jun 2023 · 39 minutes
Why card counters can’t bankrupt casinos (with Steven Bridges)

Card counters should bankrupt casinos. They have an edge that means they’ll win more than they lose. But they don’t... more

05 Jun 2023 · 37 minutes
Tips for living a happier life (according to science)

I asked one of the world's leading experts on happiness to share scientific tips for living a happier life. Link to... more

30 May 2023 · 31 minutes
Why working at a large organisation will kill your creativity

In this episode, I discuss Derren Brown, Solomon Asch, the conformity bias, social loafing, my favourite reality TV show …... more

22 May 2023 · 33 minutes
Can too much free time make you unhappy?

Too much free time might make you unhappy. Find out why on this episode of Nudge with Professor Cassie Holmes.  Link... more

15 May 2023 · 27 minutes
How black cab drivers memorise every road in London

London black cab drivers memorise (almost) every road in the city. I wanted to know how. Today, I interview one of... more

08 May 2023 · 35 minutes
The way to cure your procrastination problem

Today I interview motivation expert Dr Ayelet Fishbach and ask if she can cure my procrastination problem. The Palau Pledge: https://bit.ly/3DcnfQZ Ayelet’s... more

01 May 2023 · 40 minutes
The overlooked productivity hack that’s backed by science

Are you interested in a productivity hack, proven by science that will not only make you more productive, but also... more

24 Apr 2023 · 36 minutes
Why stupid people think they’re smart

Ever wonder how stupid people get such important jobs? It might be down to overconfidence. We all assume we’re better... more

17 Apr 2023 · 31 minutes
How to stay motivated (according to science)

Most of us struggle to stay motivated. That’s normal. A lack of motivation is something that can affect us every... more

10 Apr 2023 · 38 minutes
The surprisingly simple way to change someone’s mind

Changing someone’s mind is tough. But there’s one tactic that makes it much easier. Listen and you’ll learn how Trump... more

03 Apr 2023 · 40 minutes
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Ever wonder how stupid people get such important jobs? It might be down to overconfidence. We all assume we’re better at our... more